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British Blind Sport announces First Steps initiative for visually impaired children
British Blind Sport has announced a new pilot study called First Steps to encourage visually impaired children to lead an active lifestyle.
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Inviting disabled people to back EFDS's Charter and join in #MyActivityAsk
We are calling for disabled people to back the forthcoming EFDS Charter and record #MyActivityAsk. Tell us in your favourite interactive way, the change that you as a disabled person, would like to see to make your life more active.
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Boccia England announces date for 2015 Open
Boccia England takes on this prestigious event to continue the work instilled by the partnership.
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Derby County FC team up with Caudwell Children to deliver sports and fitness programme
Derby County Community Trust has teamed up with Caudwell Children to create a sports and fitness programme for disabled children in Burton-upon-Trent and the surrounding area.
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Blog: 'Hearing disabled people's voices through research is immensely powerful'
2CV, a consumer research agency who work closely with EFDS, share some of their tips and techniques having worked with disabled people for many years.
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Storey, Cundy and Thornhill all part of GB cycling team
Fourteen riders will represent Great Britain at the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships, 26-29 March in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands.
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This Girl Can: Olive's story
Olive Lycett, who enjoys playing deaf netball, tells EFDS about choosing team sport over solo exercise, not being put off by buff male weightlifters and the power of the This Girl Can message.
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British Blind Sport name Ben Quilter as charity Youth Patron
British Blind Sport announce Double Visually Impaired World Judo Champion, Ben Quilter as the charity's new Ambassador and Youth Patron.
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Dame Sarah Storey nominated for prestigious Laureus award
Dame Sarah Storey, 11 time Paralympic gold medalist and Great Britain Para-cycling Team member, has been nominated for a prestigious Laureus award.
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Active on and off the field of play: Disabled people a crucial part of the workforce
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is committed to ensuring disabled people have a key role within our work- both internally and externally.
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This Girl Can: Anna's story
Anna Jackson, who played for Team GB for a decade, discusses wheelchair basketball, the freedom of wheels and why This Girl Can ticks all sorts of boxes.
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Over half of disabled people believe a “sense of belonging” can be developed through volunteering
New survey results highlights importance of volunteering for disabled people in boosting social skills and increasing confidence. Paralympic swimming champion Ellie Simmonds backs the Youth Sport Trust Inclusive Futures leadership and volunteering initiat
